Mantis Innovation

Energy

StaffAccountant

$65–85k Houston, Texas, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Staff Accountant at Mantis Innovation. Skills: Staff accounting, General ledger accounting, Financial analysis, Accounts payable, Accounts receivable. Support financial analysis. Support accounting processing”

Industry & Context.

Energy
Problems you'll solve

Problem solve; Troubleshoot discrepancies; Troubleshoot AP discrepancies

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

4+ years of experience in staff accounting, Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, Proficient in MS Office, Advanced communication skills, verbal & written

Nice to Have

Experience as a key contributor of a team, Experience in the Retail Energy market

What You'll Do.

Support financial analysis

Support accounting processing

Review commission payouts

Process commission payouts

Manage expense reporting

Analyze cash discrepancies

Review meter analysis

Produce sales commissions

Ensure consistency and accuracy

Support ad-hoc incentive commission payouts

Compile tax filings payments

Process tax filings payments

Monitor accounts receivable

Work on collection efforts

Provide weekly AP listing

Communicate for cash forecasting

Review vendor invoices

Secure/verify approvals on invoices

Secure/verify approvals on expense reports

Secure/verify approvals on check requests

Troubleshoot AP discrepancies

Analyze cash receipts

Resolve cash receipt posting errors

Perform analysis on cash collections

Follow up with customers on variances

Communicate with sales partners

Answer commission questions

Produce sales commissions for representatives

Check commissions for accuracy

Check commissions for reasonableness

Prepare special project analyses

Compile information for auditors

Charge expenses to appropriate accounts

Import credit card transactions

Reconcile credit card transactions

Upload transactions into Sage Intacct

Produce monthly expense reporting

Assist with month-end accruals

Support annual 1099 reporting

Support compliance requirements

Maintain files and documentation

Research programs to improve AP

Recommend policies to improve AP

Recommend procedures to improve AP

Improve internal controls

Improve customer service

Close commodity contracts in CRM

Ensure contract terms are accurate

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work effectively with colleagues; Work effectively with Sales Partners

Communication Scope

Verbal; Written

Full Job Description

## Description Mantis Innovation provides managed facility services and turnkey program management with technology-enabled solutions that target the entire building footprint. We look at the entire facility—inside and out—and can impact 70% of what a building operator allocates critical budget dollars toward, including: Strategic electricity and natural gas procurement, renewable energy, and demand response; climate impact reduction and reporting, net zero strategies, and sustainability planning; roofing, solar, HVAC assessment management, pavement, building envelope, data center optimization, and EV charging; lighting/LED retrofits, HVAC/mechanical systems, and BMS/BAS improvements and implementation. ## General Purpose This position entails supporting the financial analysis and accounting processing of our Energy and Corporate functional areas of the company. Key responsibilities involve posting cash receipts, reviewing and processing commission payouts, expense reporting management, and analysis on cash discrepancies along the way. Other duties include AP/AR processing and analysis, 1099 reporting, meter review analysis, producing sales commissions, ensuring consistency and accuracy. You'll also support ad-hoc incentive commission payouts, and compile and process tax filings payments. ## General Ledger Accounting & Financial Analysis Monitor accounts receivable and work on collection efforts Support Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processing and analysis Provide weekly AP listing for payment approval. Items not approved to be communicated for cash forecasting Review vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and adherence to company policies, paying particular attention to reasonableness Secure/verify approvals on all invoices, expense reports and check requests Troubleshoot any and all AP related discrepancies Analyze and post cash receipts from customer commission reports, and resolve errors from cash receipt postings Perform analysis on d

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